Travel budget and cost of living in Popayan (Colombia) how much does a trip cost?

Popayan travel budget

Popayan: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Popayan

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Popayan for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Popayan compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Popayan in 2024 is 66% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Popayan in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Popayan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Popayan

Lunch

$ 2.7/person
($ 2.6 to $ 2.8)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 10/person
($ 8.1 to $ 12)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5.7/person
( $ 5.7)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 0.5 for 500ml
( $ 0.5)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.2 for 330ml
( $ 1.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1/cup
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.4/can
( $ 0.4)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
( $ 0.3)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Popayan

1-star hotel

$ 42/night
($ 22 to $ 78)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 37/night
($ 19 to $ 60)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 22 to $ 82)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 60/night
($ 46 to $ 77)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313

5-star hotel

$ 51/night
($ 25 to $ 101)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 42/month
($ 22 to $ 78)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Room with kitchen

$ 65/month
($ 23 to $ 165)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 60/month
($ 46 to $ 77)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 40/month
($ 29 to $ 61)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 69/month
($ 37 to $ 117)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Popayan

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
( $ 1.4)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
( $ 1.2)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 2.8/kg
( $ 2.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.3/kg
( $ 1.3)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.1/kg
( $ 1.1)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
( $ 0.9)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.6
( $ 0.6)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Popayan

Bus ticket

$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.8/km
( $ 1.8)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
( $ 1)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.1
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Popayan

Cinema

$ 3.2/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 3.7)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 3.5/hr
( $ 3.5)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Popayan

Cigarettes

$ 1.8/pack
( $ 1.8)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 17
( $ 17)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 20
( $ 20)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Bogota

$ 526
(fair price: $ 430)

New York City → Bogota

$ 522
(fair price: $ 448)

Toronto → Bogota

$ 609
(fair price: $ 507)

London → Bogota

$ 965
(fair price: $ 851)

Sydney → Bogota

$ 1857
(fair price: $ 1631)

Montreal → Bogota

$ 618
(fair price: $ 515)